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MONDAY, JANUARY 20

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

"Ancestors" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)

VINCENT REVEALS HIS TRUE IDENTITY TO THE WORLD - Vincent (Jay Ryan) goes on a national talk show to reveal he is still alive, while Cat (Kristin Kreuk) dives into an undercover case for FBI Agent Dana Landon (guest start Elisabeth Röhm). Vincent, determined to learn more about his beastly origins, ends up coming face-to-face with Cat in the middle of a heist, which forces them to work together. Sendhil Ramamurthy, Nina Lisandrello and Austin Basis also star. Steven A. Adelson directed the episode written by Roger Grant and Rupa Magge (#210).

ADDITIONAL NOTES:renewed through the 2015-16 season (the show's fourth of 13 episodes) on 2/13/15

DESCRIPTION:(from The CW's press release, February 2015) The third season of fan favorite drama BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will begin its 13-episode run on Thursday, May 21 (8:00-9:00 pm ET) onThe CW Network. In addition, The CW announced today that BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has also been renewed a fourth season, which will air later the 2015-2016 season. As season three begins, Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan) are able to focus on their love, finally free from Muirfield, manhunts and beasts. However, that love will be tested as new and more dangerous threats await. When they learn that innocent victims are being used to test the boundaries of the impossible, Cat and Vincent will uncover a deeper conspiracy, one which Vincent can fight only by turning to the beast he carries within. But unleashing the beast will risk Vincent's life - along with his and Cat's love - as they struggle to build a normal life together.